An uncommon cause of corrosive esophageal injury

World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jan 28;14(4):636-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.636.

Abstract

We present an unusual case of corrosive esophageal injury following liquid glue ingestion. The endoscopic findings were tissue sloughing and blackened appearance of the esophagogastric junction, due to caustic esophageal injuries following ingestion of glue containing toluene.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adhesives / poisoning*
  • Adult
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Esophagitis / chemically induced*
  • Esophagitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagitis / pathology
  • Foreign Bodies*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Toluene / poisoning*

Substances

  • Adhesives
  • Toluene